Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s devastating wildfires. The Governor’s emergency proclamation enables the Department of Licensing to grant extra time for people to renew their business and professional licenses. The Governor’s emergency proclamation allows families impacted by wildfires to access the program each month if needed. The Governor’s emergency proclamation waives state laws regarding the construction of new health care facilities in fire-impacted areas. The public health emergency declaration increases access to health care and critical services for those impacted by wildfires.